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UAE Clarifies 10-Year Golden Visa Investor Rules and Hosts Regional Investment Summit

A regulatory advisory has outlined qualification criteria for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa, requiring company investors to maintain a minimum Dh2 million qualifying investment, active trade licensing, and corporate tax registration. Commercial banks can confirm eligibility via Dh2 million fixed deposits or local sukuk, while standalone cryptocurrency holdings are excluded. Dubai is also hosting over 500 asset managers and policymakers at the SuperReturn Middle East conference to discuss bilateral investment corridors.

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Source: Angel In Dubai

UAE Enacts Cabinet Resolution 136 of 2026 Governing Business and Tourism Compliance

Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 establishes updated operational criteria, accounting mandates, and licensing rules for mainland and free-zone commercial entities in the UAE. Entities with an annual gross turnover of AED 50 million or more must submit audited financial statements, while smaller firms must retain digital accounting records for at least five years. Businesses have a 180-day grace period ending on March 30, 2027, to achieve compliance before facing administrative fines.

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Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

UAE and China Deepen Commercial Ties Across Sharjah and Dubai Partnerships

Sharjah leadership met with Chinese diplomats on 12 October 2026 to discuss partnerships in artificial intelligence, healthcare, data centres, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026. Separately, Dubai recorded non-oil trade of AED 363.5 billion with China in 2025 ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen.

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Source: Gulf News

EFG Hermes Launches Market-Making and Liquidity Services on Dubai Financial Market

EFG Hermes UAE LLC has introduced market-making and liquidity provision services on the Dubai Financial Market. The service forms part of the exchange's Market Maker programme and provides continuous two-sided quotations for listed securities. Exchange officials stated the initiative aims to enhance trading depth, narrow bid-ask spreads, and attract broader investor participation.

China–UAE News
Source: ForkLog

ForkLog Details Expanding China-UAE Trade Settlements via mBridge and Digital Yuan Rails

A report by ForkLog details how central bank digital currencies and digital rails are transforming cross-border trade settlements between China and the UAE. According to cited Atlantic Council data, the multilateral mBridge platform has processed over 4,000 transactions totaling $55.5 billion, with roughly 95% settled in e-CNY. Furthermore, CNPC and Bank of China established a Macau-UAE settlement corridor, and China's CBETS cross-border system connected participants across the UAE and Qatar.

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Source: OTS News - Southport

Analysis Outlines UAE Cybersecurity Strategy Impact on Private Enterprises

The UAE's national cybersecurity strategy establishes a framework for securing digital infrastructure, building skills, and coordinating incident response. While core mandates target government entities and critical infrastructure operators, private businesses face compliance duties through sector regulators, data protection rules, and procurement contracts. Commercial suppliers increasingly encounter specific cybersecurity clauses when bidding for tenders or partnering with regulated operators.

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Source: Zawya

UAE Highlights Industrial Ecosystem and Invites Chinese Partnerships at Shanghai Trade Fair

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology attended the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai from 12 to 16 October. The delegation invited Chinese enterprises to explore advanced manufacturing partnerships and direct investment opportunities in the Emirates. Officials held meetings focused on smart manufacturing, automation, and industrial technology transfer.

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Source: Technical Review Middle East

UAE Invites Chinese Companies to Expand Industrial and Manufacturing Partnerships

The United Arab Emirates has formally invited Chinese enterprises to explore manufacturing partnerships and investment opportunities across key industrial sectors. Priority focus areas include advanced manufacturing, clean energy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare research and development. UAE authorities highlighted enablers including 100 percent foreign ownership, streamlined corporate taxes, and the National In-Country Value programme.

Industry News
Source: India's News.Net

Dubai Opens 25th Airport Show Featuring Over 150 Global Exhibitors

The 25th edition of The Airport Show opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October 2026, running through 14 October. The exhibition convenes more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries showcasing airport technology, digital transformation, and aviation security solutions. Dubai officials emphasized ongoing investments across the emirate's airport ecosystem to support trade and passenger growth.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Chambers Leads Largest Trade Delegation to China for Shenzhen Business Forum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Dubai Chambers is leading Dubai's largest economic delegation to China to attend the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14. Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion by 2025, marking a 172-fold increase over 35 years. China currently stands as Dubai's largest trading partner globally.

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Source: Firstpost

Energy & Sustainability

UAE Urges Joint Gulf Security Action as Attacks Shut Riyadh Airport

The UAE has called for the revival of joint Gulf defence and security cooperation following repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. Operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport remained suspended as parts of Saudi airspace were shut down. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman stated that economic and energy development initiatives will proceed uninterrupted.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: NRI Affairs

Healthcare & Life Sciences

DHA Rules and Benefit Limits Define Dubai Health Insurance Coverage for Families

Dubai's health insurance framework covered more than 4.9 million beneficiaries and logged 49.6 million claims in 2025, according to Dubai Health Authority figures. The emirate's Essential Benefits Plan mandates an overall annual limit of AED 150,000 alongside specific co-insurance and medicine caps. Employers and family sponsors must navigate detailed co-payments and provider network restrictions across basic and federal coverage tiers.

China–UAE News
Source: DD India

Technology & Digital Economy

Mistral Unveils AI Model in Abu Dhabi Benchmarking Against Chinese Competitors

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral unveiled its new model, Mistral Large 4, at an event in Abu Dhabi on October 6, 2026. Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch stated the open-weight system surpasses Chinese competitors in specific areas, including cybersecurity. The announcement follows Mistral's move in August 2026 to offer Beijing-based Z.ai's GLM 5.3 model to its customers.

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Source: Analytics Insight

Finance & Investment

Dubai Regulator Grants Full Virtual Asset Licence to Kraken Parent Payward

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has secured full regulatory approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The licence permits the platform to prepare services for retail, professional, and institutional investors in the UAE, including direct dirham trading and deposits. Payward expects to roll out local operations in the coming weeks following preliminary approval received in May.

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